Utah
State may replace the merit system
The merit system for state employees may need to be replaced, Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. said, because the job security it offers is seen as leading to a "calcified" work force.
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0 comments2006 West Nile victim fighting her way back
A Utah state health epidemiologist knows firsthand that the West Nile virus infection can create severe impairment. And that it only takes one time without mosquito repellent to turn what seems an unlikely risk into a hard-to-overcome reality.
12:11 a.m. |0 commentsCapital offense charges urged by family in slaying of women
Rosie Cruz loved to sing and dance. "She loved to have a good time," said her mother, Lily Torres. "She would have never hurt a soul."
12:11 a.m. |0 commentsMarathon duo defying the odds
Brian Brenchley is a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy who is running his 19th career race today. However, his feet, shod with the best running shoes money can buy, will never hit the pavement.
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July 24, 2008
Texas still looking for 5 indicted FLDS men
2Pro-polygamy group educates inside, outside their community
1Advocates hope to make child's play safer
0Cathy Free: It's starting to feel a bit like ... 1929
0Flooding victims waiting to go home
0Utah polygamists in D.C. for hearing
0Toy guns, BBs taboo on South Jordan streets?
1Japanese delegates from Salt Lakes's sister city in town
0East Jordan School District names superintendent finalists
0Little luck raising contributions for Provo downtown
0Utah soldier greeted in Iraq by stepfather
0Huntsman formally endorses Chaffetz
0Pioneer Day activities on tap, from breakfasts to fireworks
0Presbyterian minister to offer pre-parade prayer
1Playground injuries over the past two years
0Wal-Mart seeking east-side support
0Mother-son duo sought in string of burglaries
0Delay OK'd on seeking death penalty
02 Utahns are killed in crashes
0FBI to mark bureau's centenary
0Bar names new leaders
0U. to conduct shrimp-allergy study
0Senator says he didn't back son for Kanab job
0Hatch, Bishop blame Demos for high oil prices
2South Jordan city manager may take Florida job
0Rodeo contractor is accused of cruelty
0Davis may move youth justice center
0Photo: Handcart Days parade
0Photo: Parade camp
0Correction: Kelly Stowell
0Man arrested in probe of attempted murder
0UTA using Sunday schedule today
0Police say woman hurt 2 in crash while texting
0Man accused of pulling gun over mustard prank
02 injured only slightly in plane's crash landing
0S.R. 30 work done ahead of schedule
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Yesterday
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Search continues for FLDS men; Texas agency feels vindicated
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Life may never be the same for Utah woman with West Nile virus
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BLM airs oil-shale 'rules'
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Polygamists plan to take the Hill
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July 22, 2008
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Warren Jeffs, five others indicted by Texas grand jury
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Proposed guidelines for developing oil shale released, despite ban
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Will Romney be named McCain's VP this week?
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Two escape serious injury in Davis plane crash
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July 21, 2008
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Nader plans speech at the U.
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As gas prices soar, parks in Utah see fewer visitors
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Salt Lake police respond to more gang violence
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Top photos of the week
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July 20, 2008
Keith Johnson, Deseret News
Safer playgroundsAaron Lund pushes daughter Kenley, 3, on the swings at Fitts Park, a large neighborhood park in South Salt Lake.
- Utah Jazz swap backup point guards
- BYU football: Defense is quicker, Mendenhall says
- Long shooter — Former USU star trying to prove he belongs on NBA team
- Utah Jazz: Team trades Hart to Clippers for Knight
- Will Romney be announced as McCain's v.p. this week?
- Utah: Home-sales numbers show bubble bursting
- 'Mormon-friendly' colleges planned for Nevada, Nauvoo
- Utah Utes football: Whittingham, rivals say feuds are over
- Life may never be the same for Utah woman with West Nile virus
- Utah Jazz: Almond, Carroll shine at Rocky Mtn. Revue
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Will Romney be named McCain's VP this week? 204
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'Mormon-friendly' colleges planned for Nevada, Nauvoo 191
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Writer lacks moral standards 158
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BYU, Utah Utes football: BYU, Utah predicted to be MWC's top teams 133
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Gay marriage will become legal 120
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Socialism hurting America 102
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High school football: Carbon head coach fired 95
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Don't blame gas costs on Bush 88
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Decade's best: Cougars, Utes each land 8 stars on 25-man squad 87
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It's 'put up or shut up' time for MWC 86
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